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Donald Swann
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Born in Llanelli, South Wales
Born on 30th of September 1923
Died on 23rd of March 1994

Born 1923. Died 1994 - Welsh composer and lyricist.

Educated at Christ Church, Oxford. Began writing career by contribution music to revues. Had long partnership with Michael Flanders when he wrote the music, Flanders writing the words and dialogue, ended in 1967. Wrote a musical fable for Christmas, three books of new carols and his autobiography.

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